Wage data
Data Scientists Salary in the United States
The median Data Scientists salary in the United States is $120,230 per year, with most earning between $85,660 and $158,880 (the 25th–75th percentile).
National range
$86K – $159K
National wage percentiles
| Percentile | Annual wage |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $67,240 |
| 25th percentile | $85,660 |
| Median (50th) | $120,230 |
| 75th percentile | $158,880 |
| 90th percentile | $199,130 |
Data Scientists salary by metro
- San Francisco$170,110 median
- Seattle$164,740 median
- New York$135,980 median
- Washington$132,200 median
- Boston$132,040 median
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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Estimates are market-informed, not guarantees. How we read this data.